Adding content was unreliable as VoiceOver does not report row and column positioning for cells in the table. If VoiceOver did find the table it was possible to fill it with content. VoiceOver was inconsistent in whether it would find the table once created. It was possible to insert a table, it was not possible to reliably fill it with content.

Insert a 3-by-3 table and fill it with content Using Insert > Picture > From file… It does not appear possible to add alternative text, even when using the Format > Picture dialog with the picture selected (the dialog appeared to contain no accessible controls to modify the picture properties). By selecting text, using the styles shortcut (cmd + t), and selecting the appropriate heading from the style list.Īdd and then edit paragraph text (e.g. In this test, the evaluator used a screen reader to create a new test document which was to include the elements in the left-hand column (i.e., two levels of heading, an image, etc.). VoiceOver did not report what was typed into the search combo box, but did perform the search. Information available after interacting with the footer of each page. Ensured that Edit > Changes > Show was checked. VoiceOver does not appear to support the text attributes function (control + option + t) in OpenOffice. VoiceOver does not report the row and column of the table where the cursor is located. It is also possible to use (option + arrow keys) to navigate the table, which is a slightly improved experience over arrow keys alone. If you do not interact with the table and simply press the down arrow to access the table it is possible to use arrow keys, and tab / shift + tab to navigate the table. VoiceOver identified a table, but after interacting with the table it appeared to be empty. The test document included the elements in the left-hand column (i.e., heading, table of contents, etc.). In this test, the evaluator used a screen reader to explore a pre-existing test document that had been created by a sighted colleague, following the “Authoring Techniques for Accessible Office Documents: OpenOffice Writer 3.2”. Allow the author to search within editing views. Enable editing of the structure of the document in an accessible fashion. Ensure that the editing view allows navigation via the structure of the document in an accessible fashion. Allow the author to edit all properties of each element and object in an accessible fashion. “Scaling” feature and support for high contrast settings. This allows the author to edit the document according to personal requirements, without changing the way the document is rendered when published.

Allow the author to change the presentation within editing views without affecting the.

Respects platform settings including “high contrast” mode.

Can assign or edit shortcut keys for certain function categories.

Shortcut keys are common across all OpenOffice applications.

Screen reader support is detailed in testing (see below).

The techniques for this checkpoint include references to checklists and guidelines for a number of platforms and to general guidelines for accessible applications.ĪDOD Note: The Checkpoint is very general, and includes: Supporting relevant accessibility API(s) Web-based tools conforming to WCAG Keyboard access Providing keyboard shortcuts where recommended for a platform Respecting platform settings (such as “high contrast” modes) and Providing documentation. Use all applicable operating system and accessibility standards and conventions that are important or essential to accessibility. This table summarizes the result of our reviews using the “ADOD Assessment Framework: Success criteria for assessing the accessibility of office application user interfaces” ADOD Assessment Framework: Success criteria for assessing the accessibility of office application user interfaces If errors are found, please report them to: Review Results This document is provided for information purposes only and is neither a recommendation nor a guarantee of results.

Keyboard navigation testing was performed on OS X 10.5.8. Screen reader testing was performed using VoiceOver OS X 10.6. In addition, screen reader testing appeared to show that effective use is possible with VoiceOver OS X 10.6, but with important limitations. Creating a New DocumentĪt the time of testing (February, 2011), OpenOffice Writer 3.2 (for Mac) was found to be relatively accessible using keyboard navigation. Date of Current Version: 16 February 2011

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